Obituaries

Feb 27, 2023

Steven A. Gordon, 63, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at his Town of Middleton home surrounded by his loved ones. Steve was born in Madison, Wis., on March 2, 1959, to Harvey and M. Catherine Gordon.

Steve was a mechanic for several years, and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting...

Feb 8, 2023

Michael Patrick Fitzpatrick, age 61, passed away suddenly at home in Sun Prairie, Wis., on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Mike was born in Madison on May 23,1961, to John “Fitz” and Mary Jane (Sweeney) Fitzpatrick. Mike enjoyed growing up in Shorewood Hills. He graduated from Madison West High School in 1979 and remained connected with his classmates, often assisting...

Feb 8, 2023

MADISON - Mary E. Miller (Hawkins), 72, passed away at her home in Madison, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was born in Madison on May 10, 1950, the daughter of Byron and Mary (Howard) Hawkins.

When she was young, her family moved to Eau Claire, Wis., where she attended Eau Claire Memorial High School...

Feb 4, 2023

Carol a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, mother-in law, aunt, cousin and friend. Carol Ann Churchill (Youtzy) of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away on February 4, 2023, at the age of 83.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Bruce; children, Robin (Delbert) Rittenhouse and Tami Churchill; grandchildren, Nicole (Bobby) Ragan and Ryan (Natalie)...

Jan 28, 2023

JANESVILLE - Alice Kay Johnson, age 84, of Janesville, passed away on January 28, 2023 at Rock Haven. She was born July 11, 1938 in Glen Haven, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clara and Milton Jenkins.

Alice lived on a farm growing up and graduated from Platteville High School in 1956. She was awarded a scholarship...

Jan 22, 2023

MADISON/VERONA - Audrey Mae Bates, 86 of Madison and more recently, Verona, passed away peacefully at UW Hospital on Jan. 22, 2023, surrounded by her family. Audrey was born on June 3, 1936, in Steubenville, OH, to William and Elizabeth Dunn, and grew up in Follansbee, WV. Upon graduating from Follansbee High School in 1954, she earned her nursing...

Jan 22, 2023

HALES CORNERS/COTTAGE GROVE, WIS. - Demetri Scott Zaremba passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2023, at the age of 36. Demetri was born on May 24, 1986, in East Chicago, IN to Scott and Judy Zaremba; he had homes in Hales Corners and Cottage Grove, WI. Demetri lived life to the fullest in every sense of the phrase and...

Jan 15, 2023

MADISON – Marian A. Drinkwater, age 95, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Skaalen Assisted Living in Stoughton, Wis. Marian was born in Mauston, Wis., on April 14, 1927, the daughter of Harry and Julia (Riley) Wells.

Private entombment was held at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona. A Celebration of Marian’s Life will be...

Jan 9, 2023

Stoughton – Donald E. Lea, passed away on January 9, 2023 at the age of 93 at Azura Memory Center in Stoughton, Wisconsin; where he had made his home for several years.

Donald spent his working years at Oscar Mayer making Braunschwieger, Ham and Cheese spreads.

He was always a big hit in...

Jan 6, 2023

JANESVILLE - Sally Mae (Tamblingson) Kelly died peacefully with family by her side at Mercy hospital in Janesville, WI on January 6th 2023. She was born August 14th, 1933 at Beloit Hospital in Beloit, WI. She graduated from South Beloit High School in 1951. She married Richard Kelly on December 11th, 1954. They celebrated 68 years of marriage before...

Jan 3, 2023

Janesville – Nancy Jean Burkheimer-Strang, 53, of Janesville passed away on January 03, 2023 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Janesville, Wisconsin. She was born March 25, 1969, in Janesville to Nancy Burkheimer. Nancy married Daniel Strang on September 22, 2012 in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Nancy attended Craig High School. She was a homemaker. Nancy...

Dec 30, 2022

JANESVILLE - We are sad to announce that John Eugene Gorman passed away on Dec. 30th, 2022, at the age of 84.

John was born in Madison, Wisconsin on February 15th, 1938, son of Eugene and Delores (Appy) Gorman.

John graduated from Madison East High School in 1956 where he was active on the wrestling...

Dec 21, 2022

Erica Christine Reddy (né Brick) was born on February 9, 1971 to Constance and Donald Brick of Delavan. She died peacefully with family at her side at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice on December 21, 2022 after a long and courageous battle against cancer.

Erica graduated from Delavan-Darien High School and studied Archaeology and Museum Science...

Dec 19, 2022

MADISON - Nancy Ann Albright, aged 67 of Madison, passed into eternal life with Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 19, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born March 28, 1955, in Madison, the daughter of Russell and Patricia Bates.

As a young girl, Nancy reveled in horseback riding and fashion, two passions...

Dec 8, 2022

JANESVILLE - Ethel Ellen Harper, of Janesville, WI, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 8, 2022 surrounded by her children nearby her side.

Ethel was born December 17, 1939, in Eau Claire, WI, to Turon and Ethel (Sisco) Harper. Ethel was widely known by everyone for her nickname “Cookie” given to her by her family when...

Dec 3, 2022

MADISON - John Edward Sherman, age 62, of Madison, passed away surrounded by family after a brief but courageously fought battle with liver cancer on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on May 30, 1960, the second son to Edward Fred and Sylvia Agnes (Moon) Sherman of Belleville.

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Nov 19, 2022

Timothy Lee “Big Tim” Gasner, age 65 of McFarland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born in Madison on January 5, 1957, the son of Jackie “Jack” and Phyllis Gasner.

Tim graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1976 and enjoyed football and mechanics class. His...

Nov 18, 2022

JANESVILLE - Betty Irene Mueller, 93, of Janesville, passed away on November 18, 2022 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Janesville, Wisconsin. She was born on May 22, 1929 to Paul and Lucille Arndt in Detroit Michigan. Betty married Reinhart Mueller on January 3, 1948 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in North Prairie, Wisconsin. They lived in Fort...

Nov 16, 2022

MADISON - Kevin Garrett Malling, age 49, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 16, 2022, at St. Marys Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

Kevin was born March 21, 1973, at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, Washington. As the child of an Air Force pilot, Kevin traveled and lived all over the United...

Nov 8, 2022

Janesville – Gerald L. Tracy, 88, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Evansville Manor in Evansville, Wisconsin. He was born to Otto and Dorothy Tracy on October 18, 1934 in Juneau County, Wisconsin, the oldest of 18 kids. Gerald married Terry Helling at the courthouse in Rockford, Illinois in 1977.